Isabelle Johanson

Isabelle Elizabeth Johanson, 20, of Bluffdale, Utah, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2020. She was in her favorite place: the mountains.       Isabelle was born on February 14, 2000 in Sandy, Utah. She was our Valentine’s Day present and she came to us full of love. She was diagnosed with autism at the age of 5. For the longest time she thought that everybody celebrated Valentine’s Day for her birthday because of her autism. We never told her any different. She showed kindness and love to all who came in contact with her.

She graduated from Riverton High School in 2018 and was currently attending South Valley School where she loved her teachers and friends. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a Primary Secretary. She loved going to Institute classes at her school to learn about her Savior through the scriptures. She had a deep and unwavering testimony of the gospel and shared it with the ward frequently.

She was a Whovian through and through. David Tennant (the 10th Doctor) was her favorite. Not only would she watch the Dr. Who television show but listen to the music. She loved any and all music. She loved to sing and had the voice of an angel. She was a member of the Riverton High Ladies Choir all through high school and looked forward every day to singing with the choir. She also loved to sing any Josh Groban song. She and her mom were avid Grobanites and she loved seeing him in concert.

Other favorites of hers were Blue’s Clues, anything Disney and America’s Funniest Home Videos. She also enjoyed watching life hack videos and we have many of those inventions around our home. Her laugh was infectious and we loved hearing it every day.

She is survived by her dad and mom, Shane and Heather Johanson, older sister Eleanore (Brandon) Chambers, younger sister Evelyn, and her Little Brother Wookie (dog). She will be missed by her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and many cousins. She touched many lives with her sweet spirit.

We would like to thank the paramedics and deputies from the Summit County and Wasatch County Sheriff’s Departments. We would also like to thank Broomheads. They all showed kindness and sensitivity.

The viewing and funeral will be attended by immediate family only. Graveside services are welcome to all and will be held at the Riverton Cemetery (1540 W 13200 S, Riverton, Utah) at 12:00 pm. Those who attend the graveside services need to wear masks and follow physical distancing guidelines. In lieu of flowers, please share your favorite memories of Isabelle.

A GoFundMe account has been set up in Isabelle’s name: https://www.gofundme.com/f/22hxvmc8yo?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&pc_code=ot_co_dashboard_a&rcid=c2ca02b5ef5642c08306650c69a3124b